what's in my travel makeup bag- beginners guide

Hello everyone!!!! well its a vacation time for me, as me and my husband travelled recently to Vietnam it was a short vacation for four days.. oh,it was such an awesome place..OK let me stop talking about travel and talk about my travel makeup bag, hope i can become travel blogger as well :) lol..Wearing makeup during summers  are really difficult

While packing to my vacation I decided to do a blog on what's in my travel make up bag it's so interesting to know what others carry in their makeup bag,let me know what you all carry in the comment box:) as am just a begginer- i thought that might help some one like me..

Foundation/bb cream:
Choose your makeup based on the weather/climate where your going- if its to humid better choose a good bb cream or cc cream rather then a foundation. I always wear a bb cream during the day it gives minimal coverage which is fine for me and am sorted for the day... but night i need a foundation with good coverage... So for this trip i have choosen maybelline clear glow BB cream and loreal true match Foundation..

Concealer:
concealer a must have in your makeup bag, what ever if u miss to take while traveling one good concealer will make your day.. I have choosen L.A. girl pro concealer this is my all time favourite i'll be using the same in all my makeup.... Am opssesed with this product..

Foundation powder/compact pressed powder:
Applying foundation /concealer is important to get the good base for a foundation setting up this base is as important as applying a foundation/concealer.. For setting the base we need a good pressed powder so i have taken maybelline clearsmooth original pressed powder...

Eyeliner/Eye pencile:
Eyeliner and eye pencile are something like life savers it just instantly brightens your eye and am not a great fan of coloured eye penciles which really gives a different loo but i always go for khol black colour..here i have taken lakme eye pencile and catrice cosmetics eye liner pen Water proof.

Eyeshadow:
Eye shadow pallet comes handy during the times when you want to glam up your make up- as a I have told u before am just a begginer i like the wet and wild eye shadow pallet a lot....As i don't wear heavy eye makeup for the smooked look this is just perfect.......

Mascara:
While traveling we will be tiered while seeing the tourisum places but we all need that best photos of ours at the places where we go mascara wakes up the eyes which i like so a good water proof mascara is a must in your travel makeup bag..I always swear by maybelline the colossal volume Express water proof mascara..

Eyebrow pencile:
without doing a eyebrow the makeup never completes right?? I have choosen sasatinnie eyebrow pencile in the shade dark brown which is a well known brand in Singapore...

Blush/Bronzer:
Applying blush is my favourite it always make u fall in love with u:) Essence mosaic blush and what  I like in essence blushes is the names they give the shade name in all you need is pink look at that so I love essence products...

Lip balm/lipstick: 
Lipbalm i am big addict to maybelline baby lips so that should always be with me... lipstick I always carry two shades of lipstick with me this time I have choosed ELLE 18 color pops
and essence glamour queen..

Makeup brushes:
I always carry this small/travel size makeup brushes from forever 21 which has really soft bristles...  

Lacto Calamine skin balance daily nourishing lotion for oil skin

Hello everyone!! Well Lacto calamine brand doesn't need any Introduction right,as we have seen it from few generations and it was launched by piramal Healthcare..Today am reviewing Lacto calamine skin balance daily nourishing lotion for oil to normal skin... I do know why my skin has become weird nowadays,may be due to the weather change it has become oily and if i wear makeup it looks shine and am not getting the matte finish look...

So i decided to change my dry skin moisturiser to oil control moisturiser or oil skin moisturiser.... what ever lactocalamine was a old brand for me but never tried back in India but when i saw them i just decided to give a try and am using it from 3months now and i really like this..

Lacto calamine skin balance daily nourishing lotion comes in 3 different sizes 30ml,60ml and 120ml. If u want to try for the first time go for the 30ml size..

What it claims?
Lacto calamine skin balance daily nourishing lotion for oil control with kaolin+Glycerin and it says this is for oily to normal skin... A Water based lotion with tri action formula that absorbs excessive oil and gives you a problem free clear skin every day.

• Kaolin absorbs excessive oil secretion and removes acne causing dead cells
• Zinc oxide helps unclog pores by preventing bacterial growth 
• Glycerin prevents excessive drying of the skin and retains natural moisture

water based,non greasy,alcohol free

My opinion:

As of the pacaking it doesn't have pump and its not travel friendly pacaking,and the lotion is littile thin so u can't control the flow of the lotion coming out. It is has a strong smell which i don't like apart from these two things it does what they claim it really controls the oil and its non greasy as they mention, it has a shelf life till 2021 june so thats a quite long time. 

Price in Singapore-$4.90SGD(Mustaffa Singapore)for 120ml

Price in India-Rs 280(amazon) for 120ml

How to use?

Wash your face with regular face wash which u use and apply this all over the face and then apply your makeup above this by this way ur makeup never crease...

Will I repurchase it?

YES, I'll repurchase it is affordable and a best product for oily /acne prone skin....

5 Things which helps to stop pleasing everyone and live your life

Hello everyone!!! Many times in our life we pretend like we are doing what we like but actually we are just pretending:) yes we all do it... so pretending and pleasing is a different word but when u pretend to be happy Ur not happy the same way if Ur pleasing someone its not for Ur happiness so either way Ur not happy.....

So today am talking about stop pleasing everyone and live your life guys we just have one life why should we waste pleasing others....

• START SAYING NO:
• 

 The first thing u should learn is saying no to people.. I know saying no to people is a difficult thing but that's the best thing u can do to stop being a people pleaser...  Just start saying Ur reasons for not wanting something or going somewhere...Say No in a way that feels good to you,but in a way that is Strong.

Stop giving excuses and be honest and give a truthful reason that should not be rude on their face........For the first few times saying No might be difficult or might feel guilty but thats okay its the better feeling then doing something which u don't like...  if u keep doing this that person may find other solution for their problems or find some one to hangout with..

• YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE EVERYONE & EVERYONE DOESN'T HAVE TO LIKE YOU:
  

Yes in this world every individual has their own character to play, each one is different ,why others take your loved ones u'll get so many good things which u like in them and at the same time u find many negatives as well... That doesn't mean u don't like that person u just don't like a particular thing about that person thats okay,no one is perfect.... The same way u can't please everyone everytime just be yourself If they don't like u thats their problem u don't need to change untill if Ur not doing anything wrong.........

• AVOID PEOPLE WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR PEOPLE PLEASING TENDENCIES:
  

Many times we don't have choice then avoiding some people,some people just take advantage of your people pleasing which sometime U'll come to know and u can't do anything but I'll say just keep them away or let them go away from your life... They will deliberately push u,no matter how many times u say no.....If its not possible to let them go from your life just maintain a healthy distance from them......

• SET YOUR BOUNDARIES:
  

Before setting your boundries first make a note of things u have done which u doesn't like doing it and make sure that Ur not doing it again... If u don't want to do it, don't do it make it in ur mind... Every one has their own boundries for them self which things to do and not to do now set boundries to say no to things which are against your honesty, to negetive people or negetive energy..

• DO SOMETHING WHICH U LIKE AND NEVER DONE IT:
  

We all have some thing in our life which we have never told anyone or done something which we like thinking what people think.....Start with some small things like color Ur hair, have a pearcing.. Just be happy and love yourself  

I have article on love your self click the link above on love yourself...

summer/spring make up and outfit- beginners guide

Hello everyone.......we are in April and spring has begin, god!spring is full of life,colors and always very bright....Am always excited for summers because its my birthday month and waiting for vacation...

Ok!Lets stop talking about spring and talk some thing about make up,wearing makeup in summers are really tough- but we should wear because we are opsessed with it,lol:) what ever seasons it might be seasons comes every year we should look good through out the year....

During summers we can play with colors.....so here i have choosen coral top with black jeggings...............

OUTFIT DETAILS

• Top: KIYO SINGAPORE
• Bottom: UNIQLO SINGAPORE
• Earing: LOVISHA
• Perfume: VICTORIA'S SECRET
  

Being a brown skin /dusky skin girl i have un even skin tone which many of us suffer from so wearing makeup atleast a bb cream is must for me for the lip color i have mixed two shades one color combos mineral lipstick Shade 08 and coloressence lipstick shade- Bomb shell which is orange red kind of color .............

MAKEUP DETAILS

• CLINIQUE even better brightening moisturizer
• LOTUS HERBALS Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti-Tan Sunblock- SPF 30 PA+++UVA UVB I have already reviewed this product do check out for more info in this producthttps://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/03/sunscreen-lotus-herbals-safe-sun-spf-30.html
• L.A. Girl PRO.Concealer -Shade cool tan https://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/03/beginners-drug-store-foundation-and.html
• MAYBELLINE Clear Glow BB CREAM -Shade 03 natural SPF 21/PA+++
• MAYBELLINE Clear Smooth pressed powder-Shade 03 natural
• LAKME eyeconic Kajal-Shade black
• LIPSTICK COLOR COMBOS -Shade 08 & COLORESSENCE-Shade Bombshell

SALLY HANSEN NAIL POLISH REMOVER with Vitamin E & Aloe vera

Hello everyone, today am reviewing Sally Hansen Fast and Gentle Nail Polish Remover with Vitamin E and Aloe vera, Sally Hansen is a well known brand, so there is no need to give a introduction  on the brand..... Recently I ran out of my older nail polish remover and went to buy a new one, their i found the Sally Hansen fast and gentle nail polish remover with Vitamin E & Aloe vera and i purchased, used almost 5 to 6 times and so I decided to write a review on this product..............

The main thing that caught my eye in this product is MOISTURIZING for dry, brittle nails.........

Sally Hansen nail polish remover comes in a white bottle with a cap, and blue liquid in it..........As I said before Sally Hansen is a well known brand so I decided to give a try without reading any reviews on it......

What it claims?

Moisturizing for Dry and Brittle nails, Fast and Gentle nailpolish remover with vitamin E and aloe vera.Quickly and gently removes nail polish. A blend of essential nutrients pro -Vitatin B5,Vitamin E amd Aloe vera helps to promote strong, Healthy looking nails and cuticles, Moisturizes Dry, Brittle nails........

My opinion?

It removes the nail polish very quikly and gentle, i just take a cotton ball and dip in the remover once and that removes the whole nail polish from my hand.... 

The only thing that I didn't like is the packaging, when ur taking the product on cotton pad if u tilt more then athe whole product will be out and the smell of acetone which for some time irritates your nose.......non- travel friendly packaging is the only cons of this product......

The best thing about Sally Hansen nail polish remover is it doesn't leave white casts after cleaning,doesn't dry your nail, and it is quite affordable.... U'll get a whole bulk of product which is good...

Price- $5-$6 for 8fl oz 236.5 ml

Warning- Flammable, use in a well-ventilated area,avoid breathing fumes. Close the cap thightly after use........

Will I repurchase it?

Yes, I'll repurchase it because it removes the nail polish very quickly which am impressed.........

INDIAN SIMPLE FESTIVE MAKEUP LOOK-DESI MAKEUP

Hello everyone!!!! As you all know our Indian culture is full is of festivals, its not only famous for sweets each festival has its own story and festival are like family gatherings where all women look beautiful in their desi attire...... Every one wants to look beautiful so today am showing how to look beautiful with simple makeup............

 For a good makeup it always start with base -if Ur base foundation and concealer is perfect then u'll get a flawless makeup look ........

• SERUM- Apply face serum gently tap it into your skin it will make your skin smooth.
• MOISTURIZER- Apply your favorite moisturizer -I used Nivea soft  
• CONCEALER-Color correct with your concealer or hide any blemishes or under eye dark circles blend it with a damp beauty blender until its completely blended..-LA giirl pro concealer.....
• FOUNDATION- Apply all over your your face and bled it with damp beauty blender..I have already made beginners foundation and concealer routine click the link bellow-Loreal true match...
• https://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/03/beginners-drug-store-foundation-and.html
• COMPACT- Use the same beauty blender to apply Ur compact all over your face special place where u crease-Maybelline.........
• EYE BROW- Filling your eye brow is so important it completely changes Ur look-wet n wild
• EYE SHADOW- For simple makeup little eye shadow does the magic- wet n wild eye shadow trio.... E335 shade.....
• EYE PENCIL- In a desi look kajal or eye pencil is a must but i have not used on my lower water line instead i used as a eye liner-Lakme iconic kajal .....
• LIPSTICK-If u wear a simple eye makeup and a bold or red lipstick it instantly gives a brighter look-LA colors... 
  

An Indian festive look never completes with a bindi and jumkha this will give you the desi look and completes the look.....

SUNSCREEN- LOTUS HERBALS SAFE SUN SPF 30 PA+++ UVA UVB

Sun screen are important which is not only for summers for all the seasons......when ever Ur going out the sun block is so important at least with SPF 30.. Today am reviewing one of my all time favorite sun block from LOTUS HERBALS - Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti-Tan Sunblock  active triple protection...... which comes in a orange tube with a flip open lid..... The product claims it for all skin type, with SPF 30 PA+++ UVA UVB .............

It is affordable and great product which i recommend to each and every one............The price of lotus herbals safe sun skin whitening anti tan sunblock is 215 Rs for 50 g in INDIA..........

The main reason for wrinkle or dark,damaged skin is because sun rays..So start using sun block every day throughout the year....Start at the young age so your skin is protected from pre mature ageing.........

What it claims?
A Unique sunblock creme exclusively formulated with lime Lime Blossom and Kiwi extracts to lighten skin and provide a healthy shield against skin tan/darkening caused by sun's UVA rays.Protects against all forms of UV damage. Sun burn, pre-mature ageing and skin cancer.....

My opinion- 

• It is affordable 
• Smells like flowers which i really like
• Texture is quite blendable and doesn't make u look like a ghost
• SPF 30 PAA+++ UVA UVB which is really good for daily use 
• Does what it claims

How to use ?
Apply liberally throughout the face and body evenly before 10 minutes stepping out of Ur house..................If Ur out for whole day in sun just keep re applying the sun block when ever u get time......

I'll repurchase it again and again........It has a 3 years of shelf life so that's the great part u can buy the bigger size and use..........
 

Beginners Drug Store Foundation And Concealer Routine For Indian Skin Tone

Make up is an addiction if U start wearing it u can't leave without it..... Many of us have uneven skin tone, blemishes,acne what ever it is we all are beautiful with our own skin- but some time we need to look more beautiful then we are, so here am starting the basics of make up............ How i do my foundation and concealer using drug store products........ When Ur a beginner just try some Drug store products which are affordable once u have some idea on make up U can start with the high end product........

This is my foundation and concealer picture with no other products on my face...........i haven't used eye liner ,lipstick,blush even my eyebrow is not done.....

FOUNDATION:

Foundation is some thing which comes with a different shades and different undertones.. Based on Ur undertone u can choose the foundation or if u get confused just ask the lady in the shop to help u out to get the correct shade of foundation..........Am using L'Oreal Paris True match foundation I usually prefer Liquid foundation and am in the shade Gold Beige,G4. This true match foundation is a liquid foundation which is easily bendable and has medium coverage -I always put one layer if i don't need much coverage which is OK for me.. Layering too much of foundation on to Ur skin leads to caking. This is one of my favorite drug store foundation......

TIPS -Apply primer before applying foundation which mattifies the skin and then apply foundation, never use fingers to apply your foundation -the heat produced from the finger tips will melt the foundation and after some time your makeup looks cakey....Use beauty blender or foundation brush.....Take a beauty blender run under tap water and squeeze the water and take a pump of the foundation and Bounce the sponge all over the face- don't rub the foundation into the skin...

CONCEALER 

Concealers are used to hide the hyper pigmentation,blemish,acne -now a days highlighting is on trend u can use 1 or 2 lighter shades of concealer to highlight and exact same shade as Ur skin tone to cover your dark circle, hyper pigmentation.....Am using my drug store L.A Girl PRO CONCEALER in the shade cool tan GC980.. I use it for under eye dark circles, blemishes and hyper pigmentation....

TIPS- Apply concealer in a v shape under your eye use the damp beauty blender to blend the concealer, always look up when blending concealer under eye so it wont show up fine lines under the eye after some time..... To get a flawless look just keep blending your foundation and concealer.......

TEA TREE SKIN CLEARING TONER for blemished skin -The body shop

The Body Shop -Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner is the best purchase i have ever made on a skin care product.. Am someone who really didn't take good care of my skin in the past but lately I have learnt and discovered new things to take care of my Skin.... TONER- is something which should not be missed in YOUR skin care routine.....Use it daily after cleansing Ur face..........

I have acne prone, combination skin, so i decided to give a try on this product as its suitable for blemish skin....Now a days there is lot of craziness over TEA TREE products because of there good properties..... Am using it since 2 months- Tea tree skin clearing toner stings a bit but that's not too strong which i really don't mind....... And it has a tingling sensation which u get using a toner that's really normal(some say toner's burn there skin)

Any product if your using u won't get the results immediately, use it religiously to see the better result.....

What they claims?
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner suitable for blemished skin - sweeps away traces of impurities for clearer looking skin. Leaves skin looking mattified. Infused with tamanu oil...

INGREDIENTS-  Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, caprylyl glycol, PEG-40Hydrogenated castor oil, glycerin,Melaleuca altemifolia leaf oil, allantoin, calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, salix alba bark extract, sodium hydroxide,limonene, hamamelis,virginiana extract, citral,leptospermum petersonii oil, tocopherol,caramel.

My review?
It does what it claims, it mattified skin and reduces the size of my pores before if I wear makeup my pores used to seen in large size but gradually it has been reduced so i'll repurchase this product....

Warning- Don't use it if u have dry and sensitive skin it makes still more dry and end up with dry patches on skin..Avoid contact with eye..

TIP: If u wanna give a try take a sample size products first try and then buy a full size if u like the product...It comes in a 60 ml bottle....... As all products doesn't suit every skin......

Affordable Lipstick for Indian skin tone- ELLE 18 color pops MATTE

All lip colors doesn't suit everyone,so today am helping u to find some good and affordable shade for dusky skin tone or Indian skin tone...If Ur a matte lover then U should try this product......

I love lipsticks and bright colors are my kind, what ever people think am in love with this bright colors.......

ELLE 18 COLOR POPS MATTE -   I am using ELLE 18 products from my college days and recently they have launched there matte collection and i really like the texture of the product which is smooth and it doesn't dry the lips like other matte lipsticks which is the best part..........

This comes with a black packaging and women's face with a bright lipstick, the ELLE 18 lipsticks shade is -R33

code RED.

This best part is for 4.3g product it retails for Rs.100 which is really affordable..

Usually makeup products don't display there shelf life but ELLE 18 products display the shelf life of their product, it has 24 months of shelf life from the manufacturing date....
One thing it doesn't last long whole day and it's not kiss proof it sticks to Ur coffee cup- U should touch up in between its good for daily use.....

I have done a swatch on my lips to show how it looks on me...... I do reviews of the product which really I love and if am using it from long run....So I think this this small review helped u all.........

Nair easi wax -Waxing strips (review)

Nair easi wax-Large waxing strips are really life savers for me, and they are easy to use........The Nair waxing strips claims this strips for all skin type and ideal for removing unwanted hair from the body quickly and easily. In just few minutes, your skin will be left smooth and hair free for several weeks.Nair easi wax is suitable for most body areas,leaving you with totally touchable skin......It comes with 20 wax strips and they are dermatologically tested.

This was recommended to me by my friend 3 years back since then this waxing strips are my life savers.. Before was quite scared about using home waxing -it might hurt me or my skin but this really made my skin smooth.....I use it for my legs every 2 or 3 weeks, and i use this for my legs only.......

How to use it?

• Warm strips between palms and slowly peel apart.
• Smooth onto skin in direction of hair growth.
• Hold skin taut and firmly zip strips back.
  

Use this strips on clean skin with no moisturizer and use sun screen before going out. Do a patch test before using this strips. Not suitable for use by people suffering from diabetics or circulatory problems.

It also contains 2 after care wipes, it helps to remove any wax residue,soothe the skin and moisturise to leave skin feeling soft, silky and smooth..

Price- $12.95 for 20 wax strips

I bought it from MUSTAFA Singapore